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Peacemaker with a warning to annihilate: The major contradictions in Trump's UN speech

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What happened

Trump used much of his address to the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly to list his achievements, much as he did a year ago when he cast himself as the standout contender for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Key facts

  • Trump used much of his address to the General Debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly to list his achievements, much as he did a year ago when he cast himself as the standout contender for the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:30:55 UTC.

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  1. Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event

  2. Trump uses U.N. speech to openly muse about attacking Iran

  3. In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy

  4. Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines

  5. Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

  6. Peacemaker with a warning to annihilate: The major contradictions in Trump's UN speech

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